News in Wells

Children and teenagers in Wells are being invited to take part in a mental health survey.

It's the first survey for youngsters aged between eight and 18 being conducted by Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group Mental Health team and Young Somerset .

Sweeping changes to kerbside recycling in Wells will start being rolled out from October.

The Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has been gearing up for its new Recycle More scheme, which will see more items be accepted for recycling via weekly collections.

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens in Wells has announced its revised summer family activity programme to keep families entertained during the school holidays.

Due to the current pandemic, the palace has had to cancel its public events programme, but has released its plans to help families to enjoy the site in a safe and socially distanced way.

Update from Mendip District Council's first 'virtual' Full Council in July.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Mendip District Council has been working hard to support the city, towns, parishes and its diverse local communities.

A new book called Broken Angels, which is jointly written by Wells author Beth Webb, is based on a true story.

By the early 15th century, Glastonbury Abbey, one of the wealthiest and most important monasteries in Britain, had become a hotbed of gossip and rumour.

A new coach service from Wells to London has been welcomed.

Berrys announced yesterday (July 21) that they will include a stop at Wells bus station on their Taunton to Hammersmith route from August 1.

A 27-year-old Wells man decided to take his own life in a Bristol park, an inquest heard today (July 22).

Lewis Marshall, who lived in Wells High Street, died on November 24 last year when he hanged himself in St James' Park, Bristol.

Avon and Somerset Police are seeking witnesses to a serious road-traffic collision in Dulcote yesterday (July 21).

It involved a motorbike and a 4×4 on the B3139, near Bridge Farm, at about 4.15pm, and the road was closed for a number of hours while emergency services attended the scene.

The B3139 through Dulcote has been closed following reports of a serious collision between a moped and a car.

The air ambulance is in attendance at the incident which is reported to be in the area of Bridge Farm, along with multiple other emergency services vehicles.

Wells Cathedral, as a place which prizes reflection and debate, has organised five Black Lives Matters talks from a range of knowledgeable speakers on the issues of individual and institutional racism.

These talks will be released on the cathedral website and YouTube each Wednesday at 2pm, starting tomorrow (July 22), and will continue to be accessible thereafter.